Smitgsian magic rocks have long been a subject of fascination and intrigue. These unique stones are said to possess mystical properties and are believed to hold great power. Smitgsian magic rocks are found in the remote and mysterious lands of Smitgsia, a place shrouded in myth and legend. Legend has it that the rocks were created by ancient sorcerers who used their magical abilities to imbue them with special energies. The rocks are said to have a wide range of abilities, from granting wishes to providing protection against evil spirits. It is believed that those who possess a Smitgsian magic rock can tap into its power and use it for their own purposes.
This deck contains 78 cards, including 22 Major Arcana cards and 56 Minor Arcana. Although the Major Arcana titles have been changed to reflect Green Witchcraft’s ideas and the original definitions of the cards, they have not been altered. The Major Arcana titles consist of: The Greenman; The Witch; The High Priestess; The Earth Mother; The Horned God and the High Priest; The Lady and also the Lord; The Battle Wagon, The Crone; The Holly King, The Wheel of the Year and The Standing Stone. The Oak King is The Lord of Shadows.
The Major Arcana titles consist of The Greenman; The Witch; The High Priestess; The Earth Mother; The Horned God and the High Priest; The Lady and also the Lord; The Battle Wagon, The Crone; The Holly King, The Wheel of the Year and The Standing Stone. While this box is suitable for storing the cards at home, it is too flimsy and too large to put into a bag or backpack without sustaining serious damage.
It is believed that those who possess a Smitgsian magic rock can tap into its power and use it for their own purposes. The appearance of a Smitgsian magic rock is enchanting. They come in various colors and shapes, each with its own significance.
The Green Witch Tarot
Ann Moura is a long-time specialist on green witchery who has been writing books on the topic since 1996. She’s teamed up with artist Kiri Østergaard Leonard to create a tarot deck that targets people in this branch of the Craft. Green witchcraft promotes a strong relationship with nature, earth magic, elementals, and the immanent Goddess and God. The deck follows this theme with an emphasis on seasons, the eight sabbats, faerie lore, herbs, plants, animals, and the bounty of nature. Characters in the deck are displayed in the normal activities of daily life.
Moura elected to change the names of several Major Arcana cards to augment the deck’s theme: 0 – Greenman, 1 – Witch, 3 – The Earth Mother, 4 – The Horned God, 6 – The Lady and the Lord, 7 – The Battle Wagon, 8 – The Crone, 9 – The Holly King, 10 – The Wheel of the Year, 11 – The Standing Stone, 12 – The Oak King, 13 – The Lord of the Shadows, 14 – The Sidhe, 15 – Nature, 16 – The Wild Hunt, 20 – Harvest, and 21 – The World Tree. The trump card archetypes are similarly adjusted to reflect the deities and practices of green witches.
Card characters are accompanied by animals and plants that correlate with the card’s meanings. The suits are named for typical altar tools: pentacles, athames, wands, and chalices. The suits correspond to an element, cardinal direction, and a season. Knights can be male or female. Queens and Kings are older and more mature characters that represent an accumulation of power and authority in their suit element.
The accompanying book The Green Witch Tarot Companion begins with an overview. The cards are described in some depth with meanings, reversals, and a few keywords. The third chapter offers six tarot spreads to experiment with. The book is logically organized and will be easy for beginners to work with.
The cards have no borders, something that will please many readers! The imagery features detailed panoramic landscapes with great depth and some interior scenes to provide contrast. The color palette is warm and energetic with bright hues. Seasonal depictions help with timing. Most of the human figures are well rendered and successfully convey the card’s meaning.
Card images sometimes stray to a greater or lesser extent from the RWS canon. In the 5 of Wands, five people are standing around a fire conducting a ritual. Ants crawl along a branch in the foreground. The 7 of Chalices is an interior scene with a woman sitting at a table day-dreaming about the seven chalices before her. Faeries are fluttering around her head and there’s a butterfly near the chalices. A frond of Solomon Seal is visible in the corner. The Knight of Wands is a woman riding a horse along a dirt path that runs past fields ripe with wheat. Golden Seal grows at the edge of the field and a night hawk is soaring overhead. The Ace of Athames features a knife instead of a long sword. Beneath the knife are bright yellow dandelions. A mouse is climbing through the flowers.
The Major Arcana cards are more mythic and folkloric. Trump 4 – The Horned God features a handsome deity with deer horns surrounded by animals in a forest glade. It’s clear that nature is his primary venue as well as the source of his power. Trump 18 – The Moon is simply gorgeous. It features a night scene with a woman approaching a tree-encircled pond. A fish leaps as a gentle full moon glows overhead.
The only trump card I felt really didn’t work was Trump 20 – Harvest. It features a scene with a man standing behind a table covered with fresh produce. A woman standing near a cottage is in the background. There’s nothing wrong with the quality of the image, but it doesn’t capture the profoundly spiritual and karmic nature of the Judgment card. There are many possible mythic events and deity transformations that could have been chosen to give the card more oomph.
Nevertheless, this is a fine deck for any green witch or pagan. The deck and book do a great job of conveying the themes of the Craft. The cards can be integrated into rituals; the deities in the trump cards correlate with sabbats. The imagery of the more difficult cards is thoughtful and somewhat less threatening than decks in the RWS family. The Green Witch Tarot would be a lovely, thoughtful Yule gift to give this year.
~review by Elizabeth Hazel
Creator: Ann Moura, art by Kiri Østergaard Leonard
Llewellyn, 2015
boxed kit with 240-page book, deck, and non-custom unlabeled white box, $28.99
The images are somewhat whimsical, but not overly quaint and sentimental. The scenes depicted throughout the deck take place in an idealised world where magical doings and beings are both sacred and commonplace. All events are shown occurring in a pseudo-mediaeval world which allows both the artist and viewer some leeway with questionable historical details and factual inaccuracies.
Some believe that the colors represent different elements or energies, while others think that the shape of the rock determines its magical properties. Regardless of their appearance, these rocks are highly prized and sought after by those who believe in their power. Smitgsian magic rocks have been used for centuries in various rituals and ceremonies. They are often used as talismans for protection or as a means of attracting good luck. Many people keep a Smitgsian magic rock in their home or carry one with them at all times to harness its energy and benefit from its mystical properties. However, obtaining a Smitgsian magic rock is not an easy task. They are extremely rare and can only be found in certain hidden locations in the mystical lands of Smitgsia. Legend has it that those who seek these rocks must undergo a series of trials and tests to prove their worthiness before they are granted access to the sacred sites where the rocks are found. Overall, Smitgsian magic rocks are a captivating subject that continues to intrigue and mystify people around the world. Whether they are truly magical or simply the stuff of legends, these rocks hold a special allure and have become an integral part of many belief systems and practices. Their enchanting properties and elusive nature only add to their allure and make them objects of desire for those seeking to harness their mystical energies..
Reviews for "How to Use Smitgsian Magic Rocks for Protection"
1. Jane - 2/5 stars - I was really disappointed with these Smitgsian magic rocks. I had heard so much about them and was excited to try them out, but they just didn't live up to the hype. The instructions were confusing and the rocks didn't really do anything magical. It ended up being a waste of my time and money. I wouldn't recommend them to anyone.
2. Mark - 1/5 stars - These Smitgsian magic rocks were a complete joke. I followed the instructions carefully and waited for the magic to happen, but nothing happened at all. The rocks didn't even change color or create any magical effects. It's nothing more than a cheap gimmick. Save your money and don't bother with these "magic" rocks.
3. Emily - 2/5 stars - I purchased the Smitgsian magic rocks for my daughter's birthday, hoping it would be a fun and enchanting activity for her. Unfortunately, it was a major letdown. The rocks were dull and boring to look at, and there was no real magic involved. It was just a messy science experiment that didn't captivate my daughter's interest at all. I wish I had chosen a different gift for her special day.
4. Michael - 3/5 stars - While the Smitgsian magic rocks weren't exactly what I expected, they weren't terrible either. The instructions were a bit unclear, and the rocks didn't produce any mind-blowing magical effects. However, my kids still enjoyed the process of growing the rocks and seeing them transform, even though the magic element was lacking. It's an okay activity for a rainy day, but don't expect too much from it.